COLORADO SPRINGS – According to police, a motorcycle died in a collision on Sunday near Garden of the Gods and I-25.
This was the second fatal motorcycle collision on Sunday, following another in Southeast Colorado Springs.
According to police, the accident shut down the eastbound lanes of Garden of the Gods just west of I-25 for many hours on Sunday. The closure began at 3 p.m., and lanes were fully reopened around 8 p.m.
Details on how the collision occurred are limited at this time; however, CSPD, CSFD, and AMR all responded to the scene. The rider was taken to a local hospital, but police claim they died on the way due to their injuries.
The rider’s identity has not been disclosed at this time. The Colorado Springs Police Department said the Major Crash Team is investigating the crash, but no arrests have been made since publication.
This article will be updated as new information is provided.